Dementia care homes in South Gloucestershire
44 of the 82 care homes in South Gloucestershire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 7 are rated Outstanding and 28 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in South Gloucestershire typically cost £1,550 a week, about £80,600 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,423 to £1,565. That is close to the typical residential fee in South Gloucestershire of £1,550.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near South Gloucestershire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £80,600 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,100 a week
The typical live-in carer near South Gloucestershire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £430 a week less, £22,360 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,745 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near South Gloucestershire
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Osbourne Court
Lovell Place
Beech House Care Home
Deerhurst Care Home
Firgrove House
Grace Care Centre
The Grove Residential Home
The Heathers Nursing Home
Avon Lodge Care Home
Avonmere Care Home
Avon Valley Care Home
Badminton Place
Beaufort House
Beck House
Blossom Fields
Crossley House
Fairview Court Care Home
Gordena Care Home
Gracefields Nursing Home
Gwendoline House
Hillcrest Care Home
Juniper Court Care Home
Kendall House
39 live-in carers within about an hour of South Gloucestershire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,280 a week. 32 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as through the tough times”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Typical dementia care homes fees in South Gloucestershire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 44 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,550
- Usually £1,423 to £1,565 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in South Gloucestershire cost?
Dementia care homes in South Gloucestershire typically charge £1,550 a week, usually between £1,423 and £1,565. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in South Gloucestershire?
44 of the 82 CQC-registered care homes in South Gloucestershire are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in South Gloucestershire?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in South Gloucestershire?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at South Gloucestershire council for a needs assessment.